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Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment Program

Department of Health Care Access and Information
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography Medically Underserved Area (MUA), Health Professional Shortage Area- Primary Care (HPSA-PC), Primary Care Shortage Area (PCSA), or Registered Nurse Shortage Area (RNSA).In addition to the Federal and CA state designations, Native Indian Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers qualify as well. State, County, and Correctional Facilities may qualify as well as long as in a qualified Shortage Designation.
Eligible Applicants
individual

Overview

The purpose of this program is to increase the number of appropriately trained Licensed Vocational Nurses to provide direct patient care in medically underserved communities in California. Those awarded the Licensed Vocational Nurse Loan Repayment may receive up to $6,000. If awarded, recipients agree to continue practicing full time, direct patient care at a qualified facility in California for a twelve (12) month service obligation.  Applicants can be awarded up to three (3) times.

Funding Information

$130,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-326-3640

Next Steps

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Data Source & Verification

Source: oshpd.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
Important: Always verify current details directly on the official grant website before applying.